Articles by Sightseers’ Delight

About Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.

Georgia lawmaker wants stronger penalties for distracted drivers

January 24, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia state lawmaker wants to stiffen penalties for drivers who use their cell while behind the wheel.

Lawmakers want transportation department to increase motorcoach safety

January 24, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., made the call in the wake of a Jan. 5 bus crash in Pennsylvania that killed five.

Southern Museum hosting 10th annual Trains! Trains! Trains!

January 11, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will host its 10th annual Trains! Trains! Trains! later this month.

Survey: Road trips trendy again in 2020

January 10, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Recession? What recession. Don’t tell that to the travelers planning to take a road trip in 2020. Road trips are trendy once again, new research finds.

Georgia railroad museum hosting typewriter event on Jan. 25

January 8, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum is hosting typewriter enthusiasts from across the region during a special event later this month.

Georgia’s congressional delegation wants to redesignate historic Jimmy Carter sites

December 24, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia’s congressional delegation wants the federal government to redesignate the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site as the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

Number of deaths on Ohio roads on the rise, officials say

December 20, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Traffic crashes on Ohio’s roads claimed the lives of more people this year than a year ago, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on Buckeye State roads this decade.

Survey finds food and beverage are crucial to passenger satisfaction

December 6, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

In-flight services — particularly food and beverage — are crucial to passenger satisfaction, especially among international travelers, a new survey finds.

Officials to study Atlanta-area battlefield

December 4, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials will soon conduct an archeological investigation to uncover more information about a Civil War battle that took place in and around Smyrna, Ga.

Thanksgiving and travel means stress; what airport is most stressful?

November 21, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Perhaps it should come as no surprise, but Hawaii airports are considered the least stressful followed by Salt Lake City and Atlanta.